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Operation

Project stage description:&nbsp

During this stage, the newly developed grid infrastructure is now operational. The focus of the TSO’s activity at this point is to ensure that the Operation is running smoothly, and that no unexpected technical or environmental issues arise. Further, during the Operation stage, the TSO may still be involved in implementing Compensation measures negotiated in earlier project stages and mending potential structural damages.

A Presentation of the new grid line at the starting point of Operation or even a launch party for all affected stakeholders and the media are commonly regarded as good gesture and mark the last detail of a transparent dialogue shaped by mutual appreciation.

At this point the TSO has to ensure that the new power lines are functioning correctly, and that any negotiated Compensation measures are being put in place. Potential structural damages should be mended in a timely manner and if appropriate an opening event should be organised.

Further project-specific questions:&nbsp

What promises have been made in previous project stages?

Is there any structural damage due to construction? How can it be mended quickly?

How should the opening be announced? (Rather formal public Presentation for stakeholders and media or rather informal launch event?)

Are there any positive lessons that have been learned during the duration of this project that can be communicated for use in future projects?

TSOs can publish the technical benefits of the new grid, for example on the Project website. They may also choose to publish certain technical information on Operations in dedicated technical documents or annual reports.

Further project-specific questions:&nbsp

Which Technical details would be interesting to a wider public? Which should be published in more technical reports?